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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Fields, Aug 25, [1860]

Charlotte inquires whether James Fields will be joining Emma and her in the Hills in early September or if a later date would suit him better. Credit Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and Addenda

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Fields, Aug 15, 1868

Cushman tells Fields about her travel plans and how she will go to see the Crow family in St. Louis. She also notifies him of some books she wants him to send. Cushman discusses some financial issues about the books, asking whether his publishing…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Fields, [before 1876]

Charlotte Cushman asks James to forward her regrets to Mr. Longfellow as she will not be able to meet with him because she is departing for Newport. Credit Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and Addenda

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James Fields, [1860]

Cushman is addressing the current political situation in the USA. Apparently, Fields wants to borrow some money from Cushman who may find herself "in the same boat" with the Fields at the end of the month. Credit Huntington Library, James Thomas…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to James and Annie Fields, May 16, 1869

Cushman writes about correspondence concerning the purchase of a bust and expresses her worries about the payment. Both Emmas, Emma Crow Cushman and Emma Stebbins, are with Cushman. Credit Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and Addenda

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Henry C. Willard, Nov 22, 1871

Willard has asked Cushman to do a reading of Shakespeare's Henry VIII in Brattleboro in January. She demands $500 for five nights in advance. Credit New York Public Library

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Henry C. Willard, Dec 8, 1871

Cushman has arranged to come to Brattleboro on Dec 22. She asks Willard for advice on which railway to take from New Haven to Brattleboro and back. Credit New York Public Library

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Henry C. Willard, Dec 2, 1871

Cushman is uncertain whether she will be able to come to Brattleboro on Dec 21 or 22, as her engagement at the theatre is taking up all her time. Credit New York Public Library

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, Sept 2, 1871

Charlotte Cushman, Emma Crow Cushman, and Emma Stebbins cannot come to visit Helen Hunt as announced as Emma Stebbins and Emma Crow Cushman's son are ill.Emma Crow Cushman owns a country house outside of St. Louis.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe,…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, n. d. [fragment]

Cushman discusses her travel plans, thanks Hunt for a book she sent (authored by her?).Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, March 29, 1874

Charlotte Cushman mentions Grace Greenwood and discusses her readings in Philadelphia.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, March 29, 1871

Dr. Wright could not help Charlotte Cushman to get better. Cushman is anxious and convinced that she will die in a couple of month, she "will seek every palliative" available. She desperately tries to consult medical advice in different cities.As…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, March 21, 1871

Charlotte Cushman faces surgery again and is afraid she may die. Cushman asks Helen Hunt to care for Emma Cushman if she dies.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, March 12, 1871

Charlotte Cushman is facing another surgery.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, June 28, 1871

Currently, Charlotte Cushman is not in pain. Mrs Garland, Emma Stebbins's sister, is very fond of Helen Hunt because of the book of poems she sent.Cushman announces a visit of Stebbins and herself in Bethlehem. Among others, Booth urges Cushman to…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, June 11, 1871

Charlotte Cushman left Newport for the Villa Boscobel. Cushman refers to Emma Stebbins as 'Miss Stebbins' who Cushman did not see for seven weeks as she emphasizes.Cushman admits that she is thinking of Helen Hunt: "I think of you often & much…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, July 29, 1874

Charlotte Cushman is with Emma Stebbins and Emma Crow Cushman in Newport. She despises T. Tilton and tells Hunt that he and Grace Greenwood (together with S. Ames) are friends. Cushman describes them as "rotten."Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe,…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, July 24, 1875

Charlotte Cushman is in pain. This letter is answered by Helen Hunt on July 29, 1875. Cushman encourages Helen Hunt to settle down and marry: "about your marriage. It is better, so infinitely better, happier, wiser gooder[?], so I rejoice with all my…

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, July 24, 1873

Charlotte Cushman apologizes for writing less often. She is in a better state of health but Emma Stebbins is not well. Cushman turned 55.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

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Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Helen Hunt, July 14, 1873

Charlotte Cushman writes from her Newport home. Her health has deteriorated again. Cushman calls Emma Stebbins "Emma S." She is looking after Emma Crow Cushman's kids.Transcripts courtesy of Nancy Knipe, Colorado College.

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